© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Semis - Augustus V I N K M POSTV ALBINVS II VIR QVINQ ITER 27 BC - 14 AD
| Bronze | 4.72 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Carthago Nova (Tarraconensis) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 27 BC - 14 AD |
| Value | Semis (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.72 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#407357 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Temple with four columns.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AVGVSTO
M POSTV ALBINVS
V I N K
II VIR QVINQ ITER
Comment
Magistrate of Marcus Postumus Albinus (duovir quinquennalis) and Publius Turullio (duovir quinquennalis).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and a depiction of a warship on the other. This suggests that the coin may have been issued to commemorate Augustus' military victories or to promote the Roman Navy. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition and relatively small weight suggest that it may have been used for everyday transactions, such as buying goods or services, rather than being a high-value coin reserved for large purchases or special occasions.
